The "Backrooms" Movie is Coming Home: A Simple Guide

What is the Big News?

After becoming the biggest ticket-selling hit in A24’s history (A24 is a movie-making company), the scary movie “Backrooms” is finally heading to your living room!

• The movie arrives on premium video-on-demand or PVOD (which just means you can pay to watch it at home on your TV or computer) on Tuesday, July 14.
• You can pre-order it right now so you are ready to watch on day one.
• This gives fans their first chance to see the film from home after its record-breaking run in theaters.

Important Point: The movie has made more than $360 million all around the world! That makes it A24’s highest-earning film ever and one of the biggest scary movie successes of 2026.

Where Can You Watch "Backrooms" at Home?

Beginning July 14, “Backrooms” will be available to buy or rent on major digital shops, including:

• Apple TV
• Prime Video
• Other digital retailers (online movie stores)

Here are the simple steps to watch it:

1. Visit a digital store like Apple TV or Prime Video on July 14 (or pre-order now).
2. Choose to either buy the movie or rent it for a short time.
3. Click play and enjoy the spooky fun from your couch!

How Much Does It Cost?

• Buy it: $24.99 (you get to keep it!)
• Rent it: $19.99 (you get 48 hours to watch it)

Is "Backrooms" on Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max?

No.

At launch, “Backrooms” will only be available through digital purchase and rental platforms.

• A24 has not yet announced a subscription streaming release date (that’s when you pay monthly to watch everything) or said when it might arrive on services such as HBO Max, Hulu, or Netflix.
• There is also no official word yet on a Blu-ray, DVD, or 4K physical copy you can hold.

Important Point: Don’t go looking for it on your regular streaming apps just yet—it’s not there! You must buy or rent it from digital stores.

What is "Backrooms" About?

Based on a famous internet horror idea (scary stories shared online are sometimes called "creepypasta"), the film follows:

• Clark (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor): A struggling furniture store owner who finds a hidden doorway leading to the Backrooms — an endless maze of unsettling yellow hallways, empty rooms, and strange creatures that seem to break the rules of reality.
• Mary (played by Renate Reinsve): Clark’s therapist who goes into the mysterious dimension to find him when he gets trapped, uncovering more and more disturbing secrets along the way.

The film is adapted from Parsons’ super popular YouTube series, which helped turn the “Backrooms” scary story into a worldwide sensation.

‘Backrooms’ Trailer

The original release includes a section for the film’s trailer, where you can get a sneak peek at the creepy yellow hallways and strange entities before watching the full movie at home.

How Did "Backrooms" Do at the Movie Theater?

Before coming home, lots of people went to see it on the big screen (the "box office" is just the money made from people buying movie tickets):

• It was expected to open with much less money, but it shocked Hollywood by earning over $81 million in the US on its first weekend — becoming A24’s largest opening weekend ever!
• Since then, it has earned over $190 million in North America and over $360 million worldwide, making it the studio’s biggest ticket-selling success so far.
• Parsons also made history as the youngest filmmaker (movie maker) to direct a movie that debuted at #1 in both the US and the global box office.

Who Stars in "Backrooms"?

The film is led by:

• Chiwetel Ejiofor (an Oscar nominee known for “12 Years a Slave” and “Doctor Strange”) as Clark, the furniture store owner who finds a portal to the Backrooms.
• Renate Reinsve (who got lots of praise for “The Worst Person in the World”) as Dr. Mary Kline, Clark’s therapist.

The supporting cast includes:

• Mark Duplass as Phil
• Lukita Maxwell as Kat
• Finn Bennett as Bobby
• Avan Jogia as Naren Warne
• Robert Bobroczkyi as Pirate Clark
• Krista Kosonen as Nora Kline

Summary

The “Backrooms” movie, created by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, broke records by making over $360 million worldwide for the movie company A24. Starting July 14, you can enjoy this scary story about Clark and his therapist Mary navigating a creepy yellow maze from the comfort of home. You can buy it for $24.99 or rent it for $19.99 on platforms like Apple TV and Prime Video. It is not on Netflix or Hulu yet, but it’s a huge win for horror fans everywhere!

FAQ

1. When can I watch "Backrooms" at home?
You can watch it starting Tuesday, July 14, through digital purchase or rental, and you can pre-order it right now so it’s ready to go.

2. Is "Backrooms" free on Netflix or Hulu?
No, it is not on any subscription streaming service yet. You have to buy or rent it from digital stores like Prime Video or Apple TV.

3. Who is the young filmmaker behind the movie?
A 20-year-old named Kane Parsons made the movie. He also created the popular YouTube videos it’s based on, and he became the youngest director to have a #1 movie worldwide!

4. What is the movie about in simple terms?
It’s about a furniture store owner who finds a secret door to a never-ending, scary yellow maze. His therapist goes in to rescue him and finds terrifying secrets.

5. Can I buy a physical DVD or Blu-ray?
Not yet. The movie company hasn’t shared any news about physical copies like DVDs, Blu-rays, or 4K discs.